Industrial Engineer II

About the role

Follett currently has an opportunity for an Industrial Engineer II to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing methods to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Review production schedules, design specifications and related information to provide engineering support for the production teams.
• Analyze product or component design concepts to assess manufacturing feasibility.
• Use 3D CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD preferred) to develop and communicate assembly fixture concepts and 2D work cell layouts.
• Develop work cell designs that optimize equipment and material layout.
• Recommend design approaches considering customer specifications, product or component performance requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Support the development of qualification test plans and procedures to assure the performance and reliability of assembled products.
• Direct the Model Shop to fabricate and assemble prototypes and test setups.
• Provide product introduction training for the production teams.
• Provide time and resource estimates to meet project objectives.
• Provide technical and progress reports as required.
• Apply statistical methods to develop manufacturing processes and establish quality and reliability objectives. Minitab experience is preferred.
• Maintain labor standards to define staff requirements and production standards.
• Establish and maintain process documentation.
• Cook up activities to resolve production issues, ensure product quality, and manage cost.
• Recommend methods to improve utilization of equipment, personnel, material, and utilities.
• Select, justify, purchase, install, and validate capital equipment required for new or improved manufacturing processes. Train production and maintenance personnel.
• Provide technical support for other Follett departments as required.
• Analyze, understand and implement industry best practices.
• Support the engineering change process.
• Represent the manufacturing organization in meetings to plan and coordinate work.
• Plan and manage large, complex manufacturing projects.
• Achieve simultaneous projects. Resolve conflicting project requirements and priorities.
• Conduct on-site technical visits. Review and evaluate equipment, processes, and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience of 3+ years in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and kaizen is preferred.
• Experience on cross-functional product development teams.
• Team leadership experience.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products.
• Detail ERP system knowledge and experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Follett’s robust benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan with company match, bonus opportunity, and much more.

Pay

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Schedule

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